W9126G262SOI8775: Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fort Worth District notices from 2026.
Fort Worth District offered grants of up to $4.1 million (at least $522,500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 4, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 15, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.1 million
- Award floor$522,500
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 4, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 3, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the ALASKA and PACIFIC NORTHWEST UNITS. This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $4.1 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Not: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: MARINE MAMMAL AND HABITAT MONITORING COOK INLET BELUGA WHALE PREY for JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON (JBER) Brief Description: Work is to be performed for the U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC), 673d Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) through a cooperative agreement with a Non-Federal Entity (NFE). The purpose of this project is to conduct a multi-year study of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale (CIBW) and their habitat in and around JBER. The data collected will inform JBER's environmental management, support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and contribute to the overall recovery of the CIBW population. Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from date of award, 12 months technical support and 6 months administrative for onboarding, preparation, seasonal delays, analysis and reporting. Six (6) 18-month Follow-On Periods may be available subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate field planning, subcontracting activities, and reporting activities Please send responses to and submit questions NLT the dates identified in the Yvonne Howard Email: yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil AND David Leptien Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil Timeline for Review: See attached RSOI
Who has won Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations (12.005) awarded $557 million across 322 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 126 | $373 million |
| Salcha-Delta SWCD | Alaska | 29 | $37.2 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 12 | $22.6 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Texas | 1 | $15.5 million |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc. | Maryland | 5 | $14.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
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Questions people ask
Is W9126G262SOI8775 still open?
No. It closed on May 4, 2026.
Who can apply for Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)?
Fort Worth District accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)?
Closed May 4, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.1 million each.
Who has won Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Salcha-Delta SWCD, University of Hawaii. The program made 322 awards worth $557 million in that time.